Google launches Gemini app in India📱
Ixigo shares debut at 48.5% premium, Third Wave Coffee to add 50 stores, Z21 Ventures planning second fund, Funding Deals and more.
Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of Rise & Shine!
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
- Theodore Roosevelt
Today’s quote reminds us of the importance of making the most of our current circumstances.
Tech Updates
Google launches Gemini mobile app in India, available in 9 Indian languages
American technology major Google on Tuesday launched the company's AI assistant the Gemini app in India. Both the Gemini app and Gemini Advanced, which gives users access to Google's AI models, will now be available in nine Indian languages: Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Ixigo shares debut at 48.5% premium over issue price
The shares of Le Travenues Technologies, which operates the travel platform Ixigo, listed on the exchanges on Monday with a premium of 48.5%. The stock debuted at Rs 138.1 against an issue price of Rs 93 (up Rs 45.1 or 48.5%) on NSE and Rs 135 (premium of 45.16%) on BSE.
Third Wave Coffee will add over 50 stores, expand to new cities: CEO
Specialty coffee chain Third Wave Coffee is set to expand its footprint amid growing competition and increased venture funding in the space. Rajat Luthra, the new CEO of Third Wave Coffee, said the chain will add at least 50 new stores this financial year to double down in existing markets and enter a couple of new cities. Currently, it has 107 stores.
Early-stage VC Z21 Ventures planning $40 million second fund
Early-stage investment firm Z21 Ventures, which backs startups in India as well as those started by Indian-origin founders in the US, has fully deployed its first $5-million fund and is planning to launch a second fund of $40 million.
Funding Deals
Health tech startup Alyve Health has raised $5.5 million led by Axilor Ventures, with participation from existing investor 1Crowd Fund as well as healthcare-focused fund Inhealth Ventures.
GreyLabs AI, a speech analytics platform for financial institutions, has raised over $1.5 million in a seed round led by Matrix Partners India. The round also saw participation from notable investors including Vasant Sridhar (founder of OfBusiness), Narasimha Reddy (founder of MoEngage), Nitin Gupta (founder of Uni Cards), Anil Goteti (founder of Scapia Cards), and several other angel investors.
Bengauru-based generative AI startup Ayna has raised $1.5 million in seed funding led by early-stage investment platform Inflexor Ventures.
🚀 Short Story: Maximizing the Present
John often felt overwhelmed by the resources and opportunities he didn’t have. He would wait for the perfect conditions before starting any project.
One day, his mentor advised him to focus on what he could do with what he already had. John started small, using the tools and skills he possessed.
He quickly realized that he made significant progress by taking action with his current resources.
This approach not only boosted his confidence but also attracted more opportunities.
John learned that waiting for perfect conditions was holding him back, and that progress could be made right now, with what he had.
Tweet of the day🐥
Remember, the perfect time or perfect resources may never come.
What truly matters is your ability to take action now, using what you have at your disposal. This mindset can turn obstacles into stepping stones and limitations into opportunities.
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